Turning Flax into Linen

Linen was a very common fabric in the Revolutionary War era - but where did it come from? Join us as we visit Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation and speak with Eva Mergen about how to grow and harvest flax and then process it into linen. This overview will take you from the field to the loom to the shirt and apron!

This episode is made possible by our strategic partnership with ALHFAM. Find out more about their excellent work in the museum field at: https://www.alhfam.org/

Interested in visiting Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation for yourself? Find out more here: https://www.colonialplantation.org/

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